‘Dishwasher’ Dave Cooper’s bad dancing gets him banned from bar

We’ve all seen them, hogging the centre of the dance floor, arms gesticulating wildly, legs flying about haphazardly, in a world of their own.

They are the ‘dad dancers’; they think they are fantastic but in reality they are an embarrassment.

But it’s a bit harsh to be banned for bad dancing, as ‘Dishwater’ Dave Cooper claims to have been.

The 48-year-old, who has become an internet star thanks to his American Ninja-inspired dancing, claims he’s been barred from his favourite haunt, CosyJoes in Newcastle.

‘I love to dance because I get frustrated with life. I’m not a fighter, so I dance,’ he said. He claimed he was turned away because his energetic routines saw many complain about their drinks getting spilled.

‘I always apologise and buy people their drinks back,’ said Mr Cooper. ‘I’m just a crazy dancer. I get called Lethal Weapon by people because I’m wild.

‘People have even put videos on YouTube of me dancing because they like me that much.’

He said he was determined not to let the dispute hinder his dancing. CosyJoes did not comment.